BOARD OF SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Meeting for Week of April 3, 2007

 

The Board participated in a staff workshop from 9:10 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 3, 2007, with Commissioners Paul Pearce, Chair, James D. Richardson and Jamie Tolfree present, to discuss Forest Service cooperating agency status, Department of Natural Resources cooperative management concept, Interpretive Center, Domestic Violence Council request for payroll insert, sign for “Don’t Drive Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs”, Earth Day proclamation, automatic teller machine, and County Road position movement, with no action taken, , with no action taken.

 

The meeting was called to order at 10:05 a.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at the Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 240 NW Vancouver Avenue in Stevenson, with Commissioners Paul Pearce, Chair, James D. Richardson and Jamie Tolfree present, opening with the Pledge of Allegiance. 

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda as follows, with the exception of item #3 that was removed for discussion:

1.       Minutes for week of March 27, 2007.

2.       Set public hearing for 1:30 PM Tuesday, April 24, 2007 to consider four applications for a change of classification or use from Richard and Sherrill Bologh to transfer portions of tax parcels 02-05-00-00-8002-00 and 02-05-00-00-8003-00 from Agriculture and Designated Forest Land to Current Use Timber Land.

3.       Set public hearing for 2:30 PM Tuesday, April 24, 2007 to consider Ordinance 2007-06 amending Skamania County Code Title 10 Traffic, Chapter 10.04.030 Speed Limits in Designated Road Area 3000 by revising speed limits on Cook-Underwood Road.

4.       Resolution 2007-15 accepting and endorsing the 2007 Work Plan of the Community Strategic plan.

5.       Agreement with US Army Corps of Engineers to provide a work crew for noxious weed control at Bonneville Lock and Dam.

6.       Special use permit for continued placement and maintenance of public informational road signs on the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument.

7.       Amendment #2 to agreement with Dept of Transportation (GCA4491) to decrease funding and amend scope of work for dial-a-ride and transit projects.

 

Requests for proposals/qualifications were opened for Rock Creek Services Center.  Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously to forward the following proposals to the Recreation and Facilities Director for review and recommendation:

1.       Wilson Associates, AIA, Vancouver, WA

2.       Surround Architecture, Inc, Portland, OR

3.       LSW Architects, PC, Vancouver, WA

4.       Architects Van Lom Group, AIA, PC, Portland, OR

5.       Architects Barrentine Bates Lee AIA, Lake Oswego, OR

6.       Planning Solutions, Vancouver, WA

 

Following discussion, Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to approve Consent Agenda item #3, setting a public hearing for 2:30 PM Tuesday, April 24, 2007 to consider Ordinance 2007-06 amending Skamania County Code Title 10 Traffic, Chapter 10.04.030 Speed Limits in Designated Road Area 3000 by revising speed limits on Cook-Underwood Road.

 

Tod LeFevre, Public Works Director/County Engineer reported on personnel, Rock Creek Slide, Public Works, Road Department, Building Department, engineering projects, surveying/right of way, bridges, and equipment and rental revolving fund; and presented a letter of retirement from Richard Lang, County Surveyor.

 

Karen Witherspoon, Planning and Community Development Director reported on an upcoming Columbia River Gorge Commission meeting, Comprehensive Plan and Swift Subarea Plan, Milfoil Applicator request for proposals, draft contract for Hearing Examiner services, and a National Scenic Area permit for Public Works.

 

Ole Helgerson, WSU Cooperative Extension Agent gave updates on administration, WSU Horizons Project, 4-H program, forestry, gardening and pest management, Title III programs, and County-wide GIS.

 

Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously to ratify the Chair’s signing of the 2006 Certification of Road Fund Expenditures for Traffic Law Enforcement, 2006 Engineer’s Certification of Fish Barrier Removal Costs, and 2006 Certification of the Annual Construction Report.

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to sign a revised letter to Washington State Emergency Management Division correcting the disaster number reference with regard to the designation of County representatives for the December 2006 Severe Storms Declaration.

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to declare the week of April 15-21, 2007 as National Volunteer Week.

 

The Board met in executive session regarding personnel from 11:13 a.m. until 11:40 a.m., with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:40 a.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2007 and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

A public hearing was held, continued from May 15, 2006, to consider the County Engineer’s recommendation to vacate Beacon Rock Moorage Road from milepost 0.00 to 0.33 (end).  Richard Robinson, Project Engineer advised that Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission acquired ownership of all lands surrounding the road and requested the County to vacate the road due to the relocation of State Road 14 access through Beacon Rock Doetsch Ranch Day Use area.  The Engineer’s Report, which recommended the road be vacated and abandoned, was presented at the May 15, 2006 hearing.  Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to acknowledge receipt of letters from Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission and the Family of Sula Williams.  Representatives from Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission advised that upon completion of the new intersection, Beacon Rock Moorage Road would be closed at its intersection with State Road 14, per requirement by the Department of Transportation, and a removable twelve-foot section of guardrail would be installed at the existing State Road 14/Beacon Rock Moorage Road intersection that would serve as an emergency access when required.  The hearing was closed to public comment.  Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to approve the vacation of Beacon Rock Moorage Road from milepost 0.00 to 0.33 (end).

 

The meeting recessed at 1:50 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2007 and reconvened at 2:10 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss NACO Drug Cards, GIS, continuity of operations plan, appointments to Board and Commissions, PIO additional trained staff, handling of nuisance extensions and requests, Washington Counties Administrative Association, and Washington Counties Risk Pool, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 3:10 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2007 and reconvened at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2007, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Public Works to discuss Solid Waste, Day Labor advertisement, Rock Creek timber, Salmon Falls Park and Ride, and employee issues, with no action taken.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Planning and Community Development to discuss WRIA 29 legislative split and a proposed Clear and Grade Ordinance, with no action taken.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with the Recreation and Facilities Director to discuss Community, Trade and Economic Development denial, damage at Drano Lake Boat Launch, water issues at Home Valley Park, landscaping, departmental moves to Rock Creek Center, and Buildings and Grounds Department, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 12:05 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2007 and reconvened at 1:15 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

The Board met in executive session regarding real estate from 1:15 p.m. until 1:27 p.m., with no action taken.

 

 A public auction was held for the sale of County-owned surplus real property.  Commissioner Pearce gave an opening statement regarding the terms of sale.

§         Property #1 sale time 1:30 PM - Approximately 0.29 acres located on Cook-Underwood Road off of State Highway 14 in Cook, WA.  Tax Parcel #03-09-34-2-1-1300-00.  Minimum bid was set at $30,000.  At the close of the bidding, the sale was awarded to Z. Bulota for the total bid amount of $30,000.

 

The meeting recessed at 1:35 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2007 and reconvened at 1:55 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss requests for proposals for insurance broker, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 2:05 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2007 and reconvened at 2:20 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

A public auction was held for the sale of County-owned surplus real property.  Commissioner Pearce gave an opening statement regarding the terms of sale.

§         Property #2 sale time 2:15 PM - Approximately ¾ acre located at Ryan Allen Road and Foster Creek Road in Stevenson, WA.  Tax Parcel #02-07-02-1-1-1000-00.  Minimum bid was set at $90,000.

No Bids.

 

The Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss nuisance violations, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 2:35 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2007 and reconvened at 3:00 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.

A public auction was held for the sale of County-owned surplus real property.  Commissioner Pearce gave an opening statement regarding the terms of sale.

§         Property #3 sale time 3:00 PM – Approximately 0.11 acres plus 3,120 square foot 2-story facility located at 25 SW Russell Street in Stevenson, WA.  Tax Parcel #02-07-01-1-1-3200-00.  Minimum bid was set at $250,000.  At the close of the bidding, the sale was awarded to Judith Lanz for the total bid amount of $250,000.

 

The meeting recessed at 3:05 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2007 and reconvened at 3:20 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss Fair issues, Rock Creek Center, Buildings and Grounds, and parking for Senior buses, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2007 and reconvened at 11:05 a.m. Thursday, April 5, 2007, with Commissioners Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to approve vouchers for the period ending April 5, 2007 in the total amount of $54,996.90.

 

Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to amend the contract with Columbia Gorge Fire Equipment to include a price list as part of Attachment A for maintenance of County fire extinguishers.

 

The Board advised they would be attending a Mid-Columbia Workforce Housing Summit at Hood River from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 6, 2007.

 

The meeting adjourned at 11:10 a.m. Thursday, April 5, 2007.

 

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

SKAMANIA COUNTY, WASHINGTON